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Find yourself in the music and emphasize 5,6,7,8 and have a lot of fun!
Get some easy moves to enrich your dance
Basic movements with different entrances & exits to change the rhythm
Here we will learn some important concepts, that will help us enjoy dancing even more. And end it with a cool move !
You will learn how to spice up your Lindy Hop with some cool new footwork variations.
All in the Texas Tommy variations !!!
Different techniques of moving slow and quick in closed position.
Discover the magic of slow Balboa with this focused, technique-driven class. We'll dive into key concepts that will transform the way you move:
Lag: Embrace the unhurried rhythm and create captivating moments in your dance.
Grounding: Enhance your connection to the floor and your partner for a smoother, more stable dance.
Spine Mobility: Unlock fluidity and grace by improving the movement of your spine.
Contra Body Movement: Elevate your dynamics with elegant and controlled body coordination.
Improve your one hand technique ;)
A classic aerials never dies, and it’s always time to learn it.
Ideas & exercises to create "planned" movements even without planning
Find new ways how to get out of your closed position
Let's deconstruct our basic step rhythm and feel the freedom while dancing!
Social moves that you can use on the dance floor !
Inside turns in to closed position and outside turns back in to open position
How to approach fast music to be more comfortable
Blues dance is a bar dance. Developed in black communities in jook joints in the Mississippi delta, it is all about connecting to the music and to the community around you. Learn the fundamentals of the dance, while having a party to amazing music. What more could you want?!
Tips and tricks to make your balboa even smother.
Improve your dance with easy and smooth variations
A methodical approach to learn the classic airstep "around the back". A step-by-step, crystal clear technique to execute this staple move of the Lindy Hop repertoire. Key elements, right use of momentum and insights on how to generate power in an organic way.
Learn some variations for the classic boss turn
We will focus on how to play with the music in terms of improvisation while dancing.
Dance the way the 40's music flows
Everybody loves swing outs! So let’s hone our skillset and make beautiful and comfy swing outs without getting dizzy!
Advance your game using music and your amazing partner! If you want to enjoy more your dance on the social floor, this class is for you!
Learn a fancy combination with charleston kicks to level up your fast dancing.
Work on your connection in close embrace and moves that compliment this position
Come practice your transitions to bring more flow into your balboa!
Spin it! And don't loose your partner!
A classic aerial where the follower turns around the leader's arm.
If you don't yet know this iconic line dance, you need to come and learn it! Originally a tap dance based on a standard swing structure, it was adapted by the Lindy Hop community and Frankie Manning made it a tradition to dance it altogether in big parties and festivals.
Learn the most important solo steps which you can use to spice up your partner dancing!
Learn a fun funky solo routine with moves that you can integrate into your dancing and help improve your groove
These variations will suit medium / fast Lindy Hop social dancing perfectly.
Boogie Woogie – learn some footworks with which you can be more creative and flexible in your dance.
Moves to take or give the lead during the dance
Learn this historic partner dance from the 1950's!
Let's have fun like in the 60s, learn movement as the twist, the swim, mashed potatoes and many more! It's a solo Dance!!
How could we adapt swing dancing to 70s rock and roll? Let's find out
Back flip variation, hip dip and a split drop
Triple Time Basic is the most used and versatile basic in Boogie Woogie. Learn your first basic steps in triple step timing and combine them with basic moves as under arm turn (tuck turn), changing places and back to closed position. This is all you need to be able to go on the dance floor and have a good time! Everything else is decoration of that foundation.
Challenge yourselves with some easy spins for your social dance
No time to loose, already early on in the festival we go through the evolvement of taking the dance to the next level
We try to find different ways of improvising and creating something new to the music.
Let’s explore different dancing techniques that are closely intertwined with both music and communicating with your partner.
As Lindy Hop was developed over a few decades (20s till 50s) it consists of a lot of different basics, figures and styles. In the beginning the music was mainly uptempo (it came out of Charleston) and therefore a lot of kick elements can be found in Lindy Hop. Start your first Lindy experience with 6-count elements as jig walk, under arm turn (tuck turn), change places, bring back to closed position and mess around. The music will be a bit upbeat which is necessary for that kind of basic.
Learn Savoy's basic step - Jig Walk - and the most popular figures by Frankie & Norma.
We will go through some classic foot and rhythm variations to variate your own dancing.
Add some different energy in your dance
Approaching LA Style from the very beggining, to get used to the flow and the swing-
Telling Stories with your feet.
Come explore our variations to challenge your technique on this classic move.
dance like in the 20's
Pure Balboa is the origin of Balboa dancing. It’s danced in closed position with intricate footwork. Start easy with the single time basic to move around the dance floor. Get the right pulse, body position, basic rhythm, add a little slide to your footwork, and learn the come-around in closed position.
Explore the out&in 's diversity of way out of it.
Dive into the the world of challenging and unusual elbow catches and redirections.
Shag is a fun and very easy to learn Swing dance and is characterized by a lot of hopping and kicking. Learn with ease the 6-count basic step with the hop basic and add some cool basic moves in closed, side-by-side and open position (e.g. travelling, separation, change places, tuck turn, turning on a spot). After you have mastered those steps, we will get your feet fast and off the floor with some up-tempo music. Come and learn how to make the magic happen! Bring some extra shirts! It’s gonna be hot! Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick is the rhythm of your day!
Join a creative class with exciting dynamics by playing with swing rhythms and slides in your shag dancing. You'll both get set figures and tools to create your own.
Blues dance isn’t just one style—it's a family of dances that evolved alongside various forms of blues music. Historically, people didn’t take structured classes; they danced to the music in bars or dance halls, moving in ways that matched the rhythm and feel of the tunes. In this class, we'll give you the tools and understanding to dance to any style of blues music, helping you connect with the diverse rhythms and emotions that make the genre so unique.
Fun fancy dips and tricks that work well with a number of different styles of dancing
Repeat the figures from your first class and extend your repertoire with easy and fun figures, e.g. changing places with different hand changes, the sliding door or other cool stuff. NULL
Stepping out of closed positions with new variations
Working on spining and spinning figures
This class is going to expand your dance repertoire and give you some new moves to do on the dancefloor.
Master those spectacular over-rotated figures that will spice up your dance!
Have a short repetition of the figures of your first class and extend your repertoire with Hand-to-Hand-Charleston and Breaks
Fusions among two iconic basic figures.
rhythm footwork variations
In this clase we will examine the basics, and how we can play with them.
From 6 to 8 to ... count !
Get some fancy old school moves
How to create different intensities in Lindy Hop fast, smooth and sharp.
Mastering rhythm variations and applying it into your dancing to create your own footwork and/or swing out variations to match the melody, hit the breaks and add rhythmical ideas.
Get ready to nail those kicks and perfect your Charleston! We will dive into Charleston's signature moves, exploring how the masters of the past, like Shorty George&Mattie Purnell did in after seven.
The classic Californian dance of the 30s, Balboa is all about slick footwork. Come and learn how to make the magic happen! Improve your Pure Bal with variations and additional footwork by using ad-lib steps. Extend your quicks and slows in different counts and directions. In a short time, you will be able to glide around the floor doing some simple but cool footwork.
In this class, you’ll learn some exciting ways to pivot fast with your partner adding dynamic to your pure bal!
Revamping and exploring single, half, and quarter times.
After the hot lesson before you deserved a break! Learn some cool breaks, e.g. break to the front and/or to the side, the side-by-side break or the hip-to-hip break. It’s going be fun!
Whole body movement, efficient connection and exchanging energy between partners.
What to do when the music gets funky
Could either be short or long... Just playing' with an easy Dip for everyone
The speed of the music at the parties vary a lot. Triple time basic is perfect for slow and medium speed, but hard to execute to fast music. We want you to teach you how to enjoy dancing to fast music with little steps. Single Time basic is the perfect solution for that. You can use all the figures you have learned in the Classes before. With all that foundation you will have the party of your life!
Review your basic moves to do it in a better way
Using the basics figure to make our dance fancier and more fun!
You will enhance your general balance and get new fun ways to dance tuck turns with steps variations
How can we put a bit of our own feel into our steps, creating something more than just steps
After learning the 6- and 8-count kick elements we will pack the content of both Classes into a nice exercise routine and extend your repertoire with the skip-ups, high kick, walk around and/or knee slaps. A lot of things to learn. You will have your party of the day!
Come learn this sequence pioneered by the legendary Frankie Manning.
The one and only moves with variations!
Swing Out variations with turns for leaders and followers
Starting with our basic whip, and then some of our favorite variations.
We will share tips so you can show off with your partner in a simple and musical way. Ideal for social dancers!
Play leading and following different changes of rhythm and direction, in harmony.
20's Charleston moves and how to flow from one to another
Crab Walks & Paddles are two classic and eye-catching Balboa ad-lib moves. They got their names by the look of the movement. Enjoy learning and mastering these two cool steps!
Discover the magic of slow Balboa with this focused, technique-driven class. We'll dive into key concepts that will transform the way you move:
Lag: Embrace the unhurried rhythm and create captivating moments in your dance.
Grounding: Enhance your connection to the floor and your partner for a smoother, more stable dance.
Spine Mobility: Unlock fluidity and grace by improving the movement of your spine.
Contra Body Movement: Elevate your dynamics with elegant and controlled body coordination.
We will explore the way of slow down and speed up in a differetns patterns and moves.
Extend your vocabulary with some exciting figures and put them in a short and sweet musical routine, so you are ready to shag all night long! .
Practice your closed position footwork and feeling, make it comfortable, intricate and playful.
Let's work on the flow of your walk, learning how to connect to your partner so you both feel grounded, good in your bodies and still very connected, to create a dance together on the dance floor!
Add some flavor to your dance with some fancy Dips & Tricks that will take you out from the routine of the basics!
Get to know a distinctive dance from St. Louis - learn a few rhythms and figures to mix it with your other swing dance experience.
An exciting line dance choeographed by Stephen with cool footwork, cool styling and cool attitude.
Slow Drag is the oldest known blues partner dance, danced in an embrace, with two people "hanging off each other". In this class we will delve into the magic of close embrace. How to make it feel really comfortable for both partners, and how to use it in different ways in your dancing.
Explore with us some rhythms on the Chicago blues music. We will get electric, groovy, while learning how to respond and enjoy this great music
Learn the moves and history of one of the most iconic & exciting solo jazz routines choreographed by Frankie Manning & performed by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers. Learn the first part of this classic routine so you can be part of it when it is danced in the evenings.
This English way of dancing makes you move quickly on the dance floor all the evening through.
Get a first impression of this upbeat dance and learn how to move smoothly in a swift rockin’ and jivin’ dance style. Easy to learn for all levels of dancers, the basics will already make you move around on the dance floor.
The things we learned from Dean Raftery.
Fun and safe, but looking good!
Leadable variations to impress
Dips & Tricks for everyone! Get to know some moves that you can do on the social dance floo!
It´s the killer boogie man. Learn the famous Killer Boogie solo routine to join the cool bunch on the dance floor. Don't forget extra shirts and towels.
Get ready to fly and do some push ups :)
A routine inspired by classes with Seny Bangoura one of the Guinea greatest dancers. It uses some steps that you may know from swing dances.
Let's dig into the magic charleston dance of the roaring twenties together! We will learn a small choreo and explore it using fun, fun, fun!
Squat Charleston, funny movements and fast music! You've already know the basics, now let's make it fast and funny!
If you don't yet know this iconic line dance, you need to come and learn it! Originally a tap dance based on a standard swing structure, it was adapted by the Lindy Hop community and Frankie Manning made it a tradition to dance it altogether in big parties and festivals.
Triple Time Basic is the most used and versatile basic in Boogie Woogie. Learn your first basic steps in triple step timing and combine them with basic moves as under arm turn (tuck turn), changing places and back to closed position. This is all you need to be able to go on the dance floor and have a good time! Everything else is decoration of that foundation.
We're focusing on our basic dancing, how to make it feel good to the music and together with our partner.
Switches and swivels for everybody! Great move to have fun with your partner!
Finding nice patterns that just "glide" into each other
Work on dynamic changes in your Lindy Hop
Follow the music more than ever without any basic steps to get more confident in your dance
Examples on how to vary a basic move with ´lil rhathm changes
In the late 30s/early 40s the styles and steps have changed according to the music. The triple step was brought into the Lindy Hop and it suited well to slow and mid-fast tempi. Learn the 6- and 8-count basic first and then concentrate on 6-count basic moves for the first class: 6-count basic, send out, change places and bring back to closed position.
Charleston is a big part of the Lindy Hop dance. This class will dip in to the world of charleston to expand your own repertoire and hopefully give you some new moves to use on the dancefloor!
Working on our basics figures to make them better with more swing, working on our connection with the music and the partner
Uptempo dancing with kick step basic and quick running variations.
Add style and power to your lindy like we do in LA!
Using some combos, let’s dance connected with body leading.
moves where you can take the lead
A methodical approach to master “partnered dance moves”. This challenging but revealing class will help you make sense of the myriad of possibilities, expand your repertoire and refine your “lead-follow” technique.
The double time basic is the other very important basic step for Balboa. It’s helpful to dance to up-tempo music and a very essential basic step of Bal-Swing. Bal-Swing is the swing dance version of Balboa with a lot of open movements and turns. Learn the double time basic with kicks and tabs and how to combine single time and double time basic in one basic step as it is needed in the come around.
Add some flash to your Balboa! We’ll work on some simple slides and figures.
Improving posture, balance, and dynamism during turns.
Rhythmical variations and working on steady rhythm not matter the speed of the music
Learn the basic idea of the Shag tandem, and some cool and playfully combos!
Entering and exiting cross kicks on 1 and 3 and cross kick moves.
Did you know that Charleston is not only a dance, but it's also a rhythm? Let's play it together using our bodies and our dancing! It's going to be super fun!
Get a first impression of this upbeat dance and easily learn how to move smoothly in a swift rockin’ and jivin’ dance style, that’s been brought to the continent from England.
Starting off with the basics you’ll already be prepared for the dance floor tonight.
Boogie Woogie is enriched with nice turns and spins. Those are not easy to learn but super cool to do. Learn your basic right and left turns for leads and follows and some nice combinations as lead turns, open turns, right-left-turn combination.
Taking the leap from counting and thinking into feeling and flow
You will go crazy with the turns.. Tuck Turns !
Adjust figures in 6 or 8 count to be more flexible in your dance
Create new ways for basic movements by using all possible connection points
Let's challenge yourself with a combination of movements all coming from lead & follow!
During this class we will experiment with the 4 count to make our dancing more dynamic. Going away from the regular 6- and 8-count and exploring what we can create and work with, using the dynamics of the 4-count.
Have a short repetition of the figures of your first class and extend your repertoire with easy and fun figures: Frankie's promenade (6-count), under arm turn (tuck turn) and shoulder shake.
Putting moves together to longer sequences.
Review the most difficult basic movement and add fancy variations
Compression and how to use to create dynamics in your dancing
Sharon & Juan rendition of the amazing moves of the iconic LA Smooth Style.
Learn how swing was danced in Central Avenue, LA!
Learn with us some of our favorite moves. The focus will be on how to lead with your body and follow thru the flow of the movement.
Advanced Swing Out & Circle Variations
The Lollies are ad-lib steps consisting of slows only. Use your double time basic for the Lollie Kicks which look so gracious on the follows due to the rotating hip movement. Add turns in between (inside and outside turns – possible for follows and leads) and add the come around to start and finish up. You will love this class!
Using these classic steps to travel and create a contrast to stationary moves.
In this class we will focus on throw outs. We will work on the basics, but also add some fun variations.
Spice up your toss outs and open your mind to the many possibilities offered by playing with rhythm.
Playful and challenging footwork patterns to excite yourself and create cool shapes.
Master the shag out fundamentals and explore different ideas around shag outs.
Ankle Twist on 20s basics is always a nightmare?!? Come to this class to work on it and have some fun variations on how to use this movements!
First figures and turns
Repeat the figures from your first class and extend your repertoire with easy and fun figures, e.g. changing places with different hand changes, the sliding door or other cool stuff.
The music and the dance goes hand in hand. Let’s talk about and explore how to actually dance with the music, and how to adapt your own dancing to make it feel like you and the music are one.
Let’s explore the 8-count and take a closer look at the rhythm of the music.
Very nice way to interpret music, have fun and improvise using a specific dance move called Duck Walk.
Get some tips to be more comfy in your circular movement
We try to find different ways of improvising and creating something new to the music.
What are the most common reasons for falling through in competitions
After you have mastered your 6-count basic elements we will start to use the 8-count basic step you have learned in the first class for the 8-count circle. Learn how to rotate 360 degrees with your partner in one 8-count. For a fun finale you will learn Frankie' points - a favorite step of many beginners.
We'll check out some of Frankie’s coolest moves and figure out how to make them our own, not just a copy, but a personal expression using his frameworks and legacy.
Technique, body awareness, organic movement and sense of team work to improve your dancing regardless of tempo.
From a simple movement we will display different combinations and rhythmic variations, using technical tools that will allow you to discover new places to play and improve your dance even more.
Some of our favorite classic moves from our legendary LA dancers.
How follows can influence the dance even more and how leaders can use these moments to make magic happen
Learn how to steal the lead and inspire your leaders.
Drive your partner crazy with fancy moves.
It’s time to get a little break! Start with cross over breaks by using the single time basic step and go back to closed Balboa position. After you have worked on twist/swivel movements in the Lollie Kicks you are well-prepared for a little spice-up of the cross over breaks. Get the hips twisting and the skirts twirling in those exciting twist breaks.
A key to create flow in the dance is smooth transitions between different elements of the dance. We will work on the basics but also give you some new variations.
Technique of turns and spins for balboa lovers
Dynamic, complex, and exciting sequences we love.
We’ll work on the fundamentals of skates and how to apply skate rhythms to your entire dance.
Practice your sugar push move with different footwork, shapes and what flows with it.
moves to create a nice routine together
Learn some new figures for even more variation
How to finish your dance properly with some fancy lifts
Easy aerials to learn with your partner
Two tricks that can be either combined or danced separately. First one involves jump, second one is a dynamic dip.
Challenge yourself with some out-of-the-ordinary moves
Some fun moves to spice up your dance when the energy rises
"There's balance involved, there's movement involved...and still you must swing!" - Jimmy Slyde -
Push your limits, come on over and dare to slide across the dance floor, in rhythm.
Beginners Workshop, basic dancing technique and figures
For wild jivers - fast turns to fast songs
Get a taste of Balboa and experience what makes it such a cool dance. Previous knowledge is not required.
Use the technique of spins and smooth way out of it in slow bal
Learn the basic step and some cool moves for your first dance. For those who have never danced Shag before or want to brush up the basics.
Learn the basic step of St. Louis shag , fancy variations and some cool moves !
Revolving doors - change places and move through the floor using turns and different handshakes.
Explore with us the “Sweet stuff“, when the big band swing goes slow and sweet. We will learn how to move and respect our partner with this music range.
Let us share our way of dancing the Chicago Triple; an idiomatic approach to dancing to medium and up tempo shuffle blues rhythms. Full of rhythmic footwork, dynamics, compression, stretch, a swinging feel and lots of triple-ing fun.
Learn a nice combination of some of the signiture moves from the roaring twenties.
put some twist in your feet
Learn the moves & history of one of the most iconic and exciting solo jazz routines choreographed by Frankie Manning & performed by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers. Learn the second part of this classic routine so you can be part of it when it is danced in the evenings.
Come and learn some of the most famous Jazz Steps, and how you can add variations on them.
Putting our own Twist on the famous Nitty Gritty Routine. 1960’s solo movement, mixed with attitude.
You've heard of Stops 1 & 2...now it's time for The Third Stops! Recently choreographed by Barbara Billups, Chester Whitmore & Joseph Sewell, be amongst the first in the world to learn this fun, yet challenging routine!
Created by Jon Tigert, this is a fun variation of the classic Shim Sham to „Murder He Said“ by The Four Vagabonds.
In every swing dance you can use single time, triple time and double time basic. In Boogie Woogie they are mostly used in 6-counts. Triple time allows you to be very versatile; single time makes it easy to dance to fast music and double time allows you to use your body in a different way, e.g. more hip movement. Double time Is not as flexible as triple time, but looks amazing in certain figures, such as side touches, rubberlegs or flirts. Learn your first basic steps in double timing (touch step) and add some basic moves as under arm turn (tuck turn), send out, changing places and back to closed position.
Learn and use the Authentic Jazz steps in couple to have fun with!
We will focus on building a strong foundation for simple and effective turns, helping you improve your balance, timing, and confidence while dancing :)
Discover Fresh Takes on the Classic Rock and Go
We will study how we can dance on faster tempo but with an easy going style and how to adapt our figures to faster tempo
Speed up and Slow down. Learn to do the figures that you know in different rhythms!
We're working with finding dynamic in our dancing, reflecting the music during our basic dancing and figures.
Lindy Hop consists mostly of 6- and 8-count basic steps. The 6-count basic has been covered in the other track. Now it's time to concentrate on the 8-count basic. Starting with the Lindy position jockey (single time) to get into the 8-count basic step (triple time). Move around in your basic and add fun and easy moves as the flip flop, the 8-count promenade with pecking (leaders and followers in front) and he goes/she goes.
Will work on how to fit your dancing to swing music
Kicks ? Triples? 8 count? 6 count? How do we lead/follow all this things? We will not give you all the answers in one day but definitely you will get some ideas to work on and find your own answers!
This is a class to remember, giving you a number of key moves that you can use in your social dancing, whilst providing the historical journey between Lindy Hop and many of the moves that were used during the development of Hip Hop developed in the late 70’s - early 80s.
Juan & Sharon signature moves and how we created them.
Be original into your hand to hand movement
get some variations in this basic move
The Outs & Ins are a very essential part of Bal-Swing. They allow you to put some breathing and momentum into the dancing. For the standard version of the Outs & Ins you will work with the single time basic. Use them for the transition step, cross over breaks and Maxi’s cross over step or rotate with them.
Hesitations and slow downs. How to put it everywhere in your dance
Explore the range between the moves to expand your repertoire musically.
A classic shout-out move with crazy footwork, shape and rhythm.
Challenge yourself with another Arnas & Eglė combo from What a Shag archives.
Solo dancing is for all kind of music tempo! We will work together on how to change our bounce, movements and sensations with different music tempos.
Dance to Rhythm and Blues music and bring swing elements and figures into your jive to make it look much more elegant and smooth.
How to connect and dance better together (cool moves included)
Repeat the figures from your first class and extend your repertoire with easy and fun figures, e.g. changing places with different hand changes, the sliding door or other cool stuff. NULL
No more basic, just fun within the music
Step variations to play within your 8-counts, without interrupting each other
We’ll explore techniques to execute fast and seamless turns with precision and style, helping you master the art of smooth and controlled spins for any tempo and in any figure.
Revising some of the old classics from a fresh perspective
Enhance your musical connection and create seamless movements with your partner
How should we work on our basic movements to make them easier but still without missing the swing
The Circle and the Swing Out are a very essential part of the Lindy Hop. They look "easy" but will be challenging the first time. Get your first experience! Learn to swing out from closed position and get back into the circle from the open position.
Bring musical awareness to your dancing and how to express it.
add some fun variations in your charleston
Learn to dance it like a pro. We will work on connection, feeling and footwork variations.
Learn classic moves and style of original Savoy dancer George Lloyd.
Let's learn an iconic figure of the Lindy Hop and some of its variation!
Working on moving to the music
The Throw Out is the swing out of Balboa-Swing and the most eye-catching step of this dance. It’s a bit tricky at the first time but you will master it! Use the Outs & Ins to get the momentum for the Throw Out and return to the Come Around with an Inside Turn.
The must-know footwork and figures from the Balboa pioneers.
In this playful dance class, you’ll explore creative challenges designed to spark individuality and dialogues with your partner. Playfulness, will make your dance feel less like a sequence of steps and more like an interactive unexpected experience.
We’ll learn reverse kicks, variations, and exciting transitions and exits.
A drill class that will focus on movement and partner connection. Different ways of leading slows and quicks, so that we dance shag connected and musical.
Learn to produce sound with your jazz steps and rhythms with your body. You will learn some classic tap steps that you can do without tap shoes and some body percussion cool rhythms.
It’s gotta be cool? Then your jiving has to look easy!
Work on your Chicago Triple and join us as we dive into this beautiful Blues idiom. Yes, we’ll triple step in Blues and explore its unique groove
The speed of the music at the parties vary a lot. Triple time basic is perfect for slow and medium speed, but hard to execute to fast music. We want you to teach you how to enjoy dancing to fast music with little steps. Single Time basic is the perfect solution for that. You can use all the figures you have learned in the Classes before. With all that foundation you will have the party of your life!
Show your creativity more with some footwork and elevate your basic step
How can you create an osmose with your partner
We're focusing on our basic dancing, how to make it feel good to the music and together with our partner.
Moves and transitions that will base strongly on syncopated rhythm!
Nice combinations to put in your boogie!
We will give keys and techniques to master your best slow as a leader and a follower, sustaining your identity as well as couple-ship. Useful moves and exercises.
Twist aka swivel steps are a very pretty styling for the follows. Exchange your rock step into twist/swivel steps. Learn to swivel on a spot and to twist around the leader. After managing the swivels, you can exchange almost every rock-step in open position into swivel steps. Use the swivels in open position to come back to the circle. You will love this class!
Using the under the wing position to add basic rhytmical and footwork variations.
Come explore the many ways to change places with your partner and take your creativity to the next level.
Routine with figures and technical movement
Learn to slow down, speed up, and harmonize with the music while deepening your connection with your partner.
Learn a combo routine we use to do in competition
Getting all wrapped up with different entrances and exits of cuddles and straight jackets
Dig deeper into the Throw Out. Add some spice and decoration with different handholds and leads. Super cool stuff!
Out n ins are the key to create a seamless and smooth dance. We will work on basic technique, but also spice it up with new variations and footwork.
For Hollywood fans to add a little Fred-and-Ginger style to their Balboa.
:Learn to read your partner's mind and enrich your basic patterns.
It’s going to be good. We’ll explore adding more stretch and rotation into your dancing for some flashy transitions and moves.
Join me in this beautiful choreography to solo jazz classic moves
Refreshing the basics, we’re turning this energetic dance into an even greater outburst of speed and fun on the dance floor. In addition to your twists and turns, learn how to incorporate well-known figures from other dance styles into that Rockabilly Jivin’ of yours.
Discover fresh and playful ways to deepen your connection with your partner in close embrace. In this class, we’ll explore opportunities to enhance communication, create a more dynamic flow, and unlock new creative possibilities in your dancing. Learn how subtle shifts in movement, intention, and responsiveness can transform the close embrace into a space for endless expression and connection.
How many chickens will become scorpions ?
Let's fly but not so high :) good start for learning Aerials,
We will do some fun tricks to practice with your partner.
Let´s challenge our swing dance with a solid creative modern trick.
When the lights dim and the music slows, late-night blues offers a uniquely intimate and soulful experience. In this class, we’ll delve into the essence of after-hours dancing, focusing on cultivating connection, musicality, and emotional expression. Explore how to adapt your movement to the mood, find deeper communication with your partner, and embrace the creative freedom that late-night dancing inspires. Whether you’re winding down or just getting started, this class will give you the tools to make every dance unforgettable.
Basic and first moves.
Refreshing the basics, we’re turning this energetic dance into an even greater outburst of speed and fun on the dance floor. In addition to your twists and turns, learn how to incorporate well-known figures from other dance styles into that Rockabilly Jivin’ of yours.
Drawing inspiration from Balboa and Swing.
This class is focusing on open position figures that work well with slow Balboa. Expect some really cool "sweepy" shapes and footwork!
Learn the basic step and some cool moves for your first dance. For those who have never danced Shag before or want to brush up the basics.
We will give you a taste of modern west coasr swing. Dancing on the almost every kind of music and have fun.
Carolina Shag basics and variations that can be used with your Lindy/Boogie dancing. A different way of doing the same things.
Easy & cool slides that will spice your dance
Jazz Funk is a super fun African American solo jazz dance form danced to Jazz Funk music fusing soul with jazz. It was huge in the 1970s to 80s, having a huge influence on the development of Hip Hop, Breakdance and the current solo jazz movement. The dance itself was inspired by dances such as 20’s Charleston and African dance. In this class you'll learn a number of key steps that you can put into a routine to dance just like the shim sham.
Learn to Shuffle Dance. This energetic dance of the 80's is just fab. We'll use Jazz steps in house music and we are going to look super cool.
focusing on the subtile and nuanced elements that elevate the experience for both partners
Join me in this class for a happy and high energetic routine in 20s Charleston Style!
Acting is an important part of Burlesque shows. Starting with a simple combination, we will learn how to change the feeling we convey, using emotions and music. You can use this technique also in other kind of dance showcase.
Try the Swedish Bugg with us, dancing to the music of "dansband".
Use the golden opportunity and learn about Swing Dance history first-hand from the swing dancer legend Chester Whitmore. Prepare your questions!
The key to delivering a great class is being a solid team with your partner. We want to share our journey with you—how we got here, how we handle challenges, and how we work together to be the best team, both on and off the dance floor. Let’s explore how to strengthen your partnership and make every moment count!
Easy ways to play with the music - even without preparation time
Footwork variations on the fly or together.
The swing out is a classic move, but how can we make it more interesting and use it to our advantage?
Discover the richness of slow music! We'll learn new ways to dance to slow music, connecting it to familiar elements of Lindy Hop.
Learn how to use the connection with your partner for dynamic changes in your dance.
Using the technique of stretch to create cool moments and moves
How many tucks could a wood tuck tuck? Journey with us through a range of variations on this classic move.
Ready to hug a bear? Bear hug is both a flashy and fun figure and in this class, we will explore various ideas and concepts set around it!
If you think blues is just about slow dancing, think again! Come and explore the wide range of blues styles, discovering the upbeat tempos. Get ready to dance at a faster pace with simple yet fun steps that will leave you smiling!
As dance teachers, your feedback shapes your students' growth and confidence. In this class, we’ll explore how to give clear, constructive, and inspiring feedback that empowers dancers to improve while fostering a positive learning environment. Learn practical techniques to make your feedback impactful, actionable, and supportive, helping your students thrive on and off the dance floor.
The best of both! A perfect fusion of Boogie and Rockabilly.
Finding ways to take the lead and improvise together with your partner
Keeping the close position you will discover fancy moves for your dance
How many spins can you lead and follow? Let's find out
Joseph & Charlotte’s fun speciality class, capturing the essence of swing dancing, using inspiration, rhythms and moves, from ‘The Spirit Moves’, a classic documentary covering almost everything a swing dancer needs to know.
Let's break the pattern and direction in some classic figures!
How to use your repertoire to "illustrate" any song with your movement.
Explore the basic swivel step and learn to add new rhythms, accents, and fun exits.
Different ways and positions of doing barrel turns
Explore the style of blues dance that developed in ballrooms, danced to more melodic styles of blues played by Big Bands during the Swing Era. Think travelling steps, elegant lines and momentum as you and your partner spin around the floor.
Learn how to break down movements, choose effective exercises, and use metaphors to clarify concepts. Explore how to create a supportive learning environment that fosters trust and enhances student understanding.
Cool moves to surprise your partner as Leader and Follower
Sweetheart position movements and variations - let's enjoy one of the cutest positions to dance in.
For us, improvisation is a huge part of boogie woogie. Really dancing with the music and adapting your dance to make it fit well in any song.
Sequences of figures and dynamic moves with rock’n go.
You will miss your kick ball change.
How to responsibly break free from patterns and "close leading and following" to express yourself without disrupting the flow of the dance.
One of Joseph & Charlotte’s unique classes, exploring some of the exciting Lindy Hop moves, that was danced at the famous Savoy Ballroom, along with the history and stories from the dancers of the 1930’s - 50s.
Join us for a unique class where we’ll explore some unconventional steps inspired by the iconic "After Seben" clip. We’ll dive into what we’ve done with these moves, blending authenticity and creativity, just like the spirit of Chick Webb. Get ready for a class that’s anything but ordinary!
Using all the senses to become a more responsive, encouraging, and creative (social) dance partner.
We’ll explore different ideas that add more texture and contrast to your dancing.
Add drama and dynamics to your dancing with our favourite dips and 'tricks'. We recommend bringing a partner along to ensure we have a good balance or roles, however we will give you the option to rotate.
1) Swing dances: BW & LH basic differences. How to teach bounce, syncopation, basics. Exercises: First lessons
2) Anatomy of connection: typical mistakes and healthy approach
3) Levels: step by step growing, principles, exercises
Be a cool CAT and place them right!
Sliiiiiiiiiiiiiiides !!!!!
It's feathers time! I will bring some feathers boas and you will bring the desire to have fun! Having fun with one of the most famous Burlesque props.
From awkward to awesome!
Wave goodbye to awkward arms. Learn how to move them, where to put them, what to do with your hands, and how to make them an asset in your dancing.
Learn some cool Jazz Routines for two and share the solo dance power with your friend. At the end of this hour you'll be dancing an actual battle with another duo.
You can sign up for this class even without a partner and I'll pair you up on the spot.
Basic and more about 20s Couple Charleston - let's start medium and then go faaaast!
Fun routine where we practice some solo jazz movements in relation to music, with some fun and easy going attitude
Two perspectives on movement for followers eager to explore new possibilities in Balboa improvisation.
Combining elements of LA Style, Carolina Shag and West Coast Swing for dancing cool to soul and R&B music.
Practise alone does not make perfect. Understand the important additional incredients that you need to make your students improve.
How to survive fast music with a good looking and easy Rockabilly Jive